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 Venice Events 2008
Venice Events 2008
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Venice Carnival 2008 - From 26/1 to 5/2/2008
Following its relaunch a few years ago, Venice Carnival immediately drew in crowds from the rest of Italy and across Europe as a must-see event.
Info: http://www.carnevale.venezia.it |
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Exhibition: Rome and the Barbarians - From 26/1 to 20/7/2008
Palazzo Grassi - campo San Samuele, 3231
This exhibition, which will occupy three floors of Palazzo Grassi, testifies to and highlights the artistic wealth of the late dark ages and early Middle Ages in the western world, in relation to the heritage of the ancient Romans
Info: www.palazzograssi.it |
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7th Venice International Boat Show - From 8/3 to 16/3/2008
Venice Passenger Terminal (Santa Marta, building 248)
Sports events, meetings, workshops, tourism, fashion, displays and water trials: Venice Boat Show is a must-see appointment for all those whose passions, work or holidays involve the sea.
Info: www.vtp.it, www.festivaldelmare.com
Tel. 041 5334850 |
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"Su e zo per i ponti" - 13 April 2008
Non-competitive race The famous non-competitive running race covering two courses that having started out from the Straw Bridge (Ponte della Paglia), snakes along the city’s calli, fondamenta and campi, crossing almost all the sestieri before reaching the finishing line in St. Mark’s Square.. |
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Ascension day – The Sea Wedding - 4/5/2008
This ceremony celebrated the Serenissima Republic’s dominion over the sea. The Doge (now, less dramatically the Mayor of Venice) and his entourage took to the water on his official vessel, known as the Bucintoro and, having reached San Nicolò port mouth, threw a golden ring into the sea to symbolise his marriage to the sea. |
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Vogalonga - 11/5/2008
From the early hours of the morning a large number of boats of every type and form gather in St. Mark’s basin, for the starter’s orders before setting out on a 30 km course that weaves between the lagoon islands before returning to Venice along Rio di Cannaregio and the finish line at Punta della Dogana. |
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Feast of the Redeemer- 19 and 20/7/2008
firework display and religious celebrations in St. Mark’s Basin
The Redeemer weekend concludes with the Regatta on gondolas. |
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Historical regatta - 7/9/2008
An historical procession – on typical 16th century vessels – re-enacts the 1489 welcoming of Caterina Cornaro, bride of the king of Cyprus, who abdicated in Venice’s favour. The race follows |
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